Finally feel good about sharing your writing, books, and creative work.

Reach your ideal readers in a way that feels authentic, meaningful, and effective!

In 90 days, you’ll clarify who you are as a writer, what you create, and how to confidently share your work with the readers who will love it.

You’ll strengthen your creative systems, build consistent habits, and walk away with your personalized Reader Connection Roadmap — a clear, customized guide for reaching and engaging your true audience.

Join me and a small group of 20 (or so) writers from January 5 – March 31, 2026 in my private Mastermind group. I will walk you through each step through daily videos, you can engage with me and other writers in our private forum, and we can celebrate together in short weekly calls.

The Transformation You’ll Experience

The Creative Shift Mastermind is for writers who are ready to stop feeling uncertain and invisible, and start showing up with confidence, consistency, and meaningful connection.

Over 90 days, you will:
Clarify your creative identity — who you are and what you create.
Define your message and what makes your writing resonate.
Build the habits and systems that support sustainable creativity, and protect your time and energy.
Learn how to share your writing naturally, without fear or burnout.
Develop confidence in your voice so you can reach your ideal readers.
Create your personalized Reader Connection Roadmap — your plan to grow your readership.

You won’t just feel clearer — you’ll have structure, confidence, and a repeatable plan that makes creative growth possible. You won’t just talk about change — you’ll live it, week by week.

What the Reader Connection Roadmap Is

Your Reader Connection Roadmap is the tangible outcome of your time in the Mastermind — a personalized guide to how you create, share, and connect. It reflects your clarity, systems, and goals from this quarter’s curriculum — and becomes the foundation for your continued creative success.

By the end of this session, your roadmap will include:

Your creative identity and manifesto.
Defined goals and clear next steps.
Your habits and systems for consistency.
Your approach to connecting authentically with readers.

Each round adds new layers — so returning participants expand and refine their roadmap as their creative work evolves.

My name is Dan Blank, and I have spent 25 years helping writers find human-centered ways to share their writing so it feels good. You will be working directly with me, and a small, committed community of writers.

Through daily prompts, weekly lessons, and ongoing feedback, you’ll make meaningful progress — not through hustle, but through focus and accountability.

I guide you through every step of this process:
Identity → Habits → Systems → Audience → Growth.

This framework helps you strengthen each layer in sequence, building from your creative foundation outward — until your visibility feels natural, not forced.

The Creative Shift Mastermind is like having
a personal CREATIVE trainer show up at your door every single day.

What You’ll Walk Away With

By March 31, 2026, you’ll have:

Confidence and clarity in your identity as a writer.
Defined creative goals and sustainable routines.
Clear language to describe your work and mission.
Systems that save time and protect creative energy.
A personalized Reader Connection Roadmap that captures your focus and next steps.

You’ll leave feeling grounded, clear, and ready to keep growing your connection with readers.

Before → After: The 90-Day Shift

Before	After
Unsure what to focus on	Confident and clear about your purpose and next steps
Struggling to stay consistent	Sustainable routines that fit your life
Avoiding self-promotion	Sharing your work with ease and authenticity
Struggling to describe your writing	Confidently communicating your identity and message
Feeling alone in your process	Supported by a small, committed group of peers
Spinning your wheels	A concrete Reader Connection Roadmap that keeps you moving forward

I show up every single day in the Mastermind, offering clear guidance and feedback.

Get the Mentorship and Support System You Need
to Feel Good About Sharing Your Writing

How the Mastermind Works

Weekly Focus Themes guide your growth across clarity, habits, and connection.
Daily Prompts & Short Lessons help you take small but meaningful steps forward.
Private Community provides accountability, support, and feedback.
Direct Guidance from me, daily inside the group — no algorithms, no ghosting.
Weekly Reflections keep you grounded, celebrating progress and identifying next steps.

You can participate in 1–2 hours per week, or dive deeper when your schedule allows. The program flexes to fit your life.

A Peak Inside The Mastermind

Each round of the Creative Shift Mastermind features a unique three-month curriculum that builds toward your personalized Reader Connection Roadmap — the plan that helps you consistently create, share, and connect with your readers.

This session’s focus is on clarity, identity, and process — everything you need to make your creative life feel organized, confident, and purpose-driven.

Month One: Radical Clarity

Get clear on what matters most — and stop spinning your wheels. In Month One, you’ll uncover exactly what fuels your creativity, what drains it, and how to focus your time and energy on the projects that matter. You’ll gain confidence in what you’re creating, where you’re headed, and how to balance your writing life with everything else you care about. Inside this month, you’ll:

Define What Truly Matters: Create your Clarity Cards with direct feedback from Dan, identifying your top creative priorities.
Confront Your Creative Blocks: Identify your Creativity Cave Trolls — the fears and habits that quietly hold you back from sharing your work.
Create a Clear Goal Journey: Build a step-by-step path from where you are now to where you want your creative work to go next.

By the end of this month, you’ll feel calm, focused, and ready to move forward with purpose.

Month Two: Creative Identity

Discover who you are as a writer — and how to express it with confidence. Month Two helps you define your creative voice and learn to talk about your writing in a way that feels authentic and natural. You’ll stop struggling to describe “what you do” and start owning the creative identity that will draw readers to your work. Inside this month, you’ll:

Write Your Creative Manifesto: Articulate what you stand for, what you create, and why it matters — to you and your readers.
Turn Your Work Into an Experience: Learn how to present your mission and writing into a meaningful experience your readers crave.
Build Your Support Circle: Identify three creative mentors that you can learn from to find guidance and permission to double down on your creative vision and how you share it.

By the end of Month Two, you’ll have the clarity and language to confidently share who you are and what you create.

Month Three: Creative Process

Design the habits and systems that make sharing your work easy and sustainable. In the final month, you’ll learn how to create and share consistently — without burnout or chaos. You’ll build habits and rhythms that support your writing, protect your energy, and help you connect with readers regularly. Inside this month, you’ll:

Conduct an Energy Audit: Discover where your creative energy goes and how to align it with what matters most. We develop a process for you to create more easily by optimizing your creative energy and time. We cover how to manage your calendar, email, and other tools for productivity.
Establish Anchor Habits: Build the daily and weekly routines that keep your creative life on track.
Design Your Creative Environment: Shape the physical and digital spaces that support focus and flow.
Craft Your Next-Quarter Plan: Capture your progress and next steps inside your personalized Reader Connection Roadmap — your guide for what comes next.

By the end of the program, you’ll have habits, systems, and confidence that make your writing life sustainable and fulfilling.

By the end of this 90-day Mastermind, you’ll not only understand your creative identity and how to talk about your work — you’ll have a plan for how to keep creating, sharing, and connecting with readers long after the program ends. You’ll leave with your Reader Connection Roadmap — your personalized, sustainable plan for growth as a writer.

Program Details

Dates: January 5 – March 31, 2026
Location: Private online group (we use Mighty Networks)
Investment: $500/month (three-month commitment)
Deposit: $75 reserves your spot; $475/month billed in January, February, and March

Enrollment is limited to ensure every writer receives personal attention and feedback.

Who This Is For

This Mastermind is for you if:

You’re a writer or creator seeking clarity, confidence, and consistency.
You’re ready to feel good about sharing your work — not self-conscious.
You want a supportive plan for reaching readers in a way that feels true to you.
You’re tired of feeling invisible or unstructured.
You want to build a creative life that lasts.

You don’t need a manuscript, book deal, audience, or marketing background to begin — just the willingness to commit to your writing and the readers you want to reach.

What Makes This Different

This isn’t a crash course in promotion or a quick-fix productivity challenge. It’s a guided process to develop the craft of sharing — learning how to confidently express who you are, what you create, and how to reach your readers in a way that feels authentic.

Each week builds momentum. Each quarter deepens your clarity and confidence. You will feel supported in a mentorship experience. By the end, you’ll know not only how to share your work — but how to sustain that practice long-term.

JOIN US:

Stop spinning your wheels alone. Join a small, supportive community of writers building confidence, clarity, and connection — together.

Reserve your spot today!

When: January 5 – March 31, 2026

Where: In our private online community run on Mighty Networks, where you have 24/7 access. We have weekly celebration calls each Friday at 1pm ET on Zoom to share what we have achieved, stay accountable, and celebrate what we have learned. If you can’t make these calls, don’t worry, they are recorded and made available for you to watch when you can.

Who: Me, you, and a small group of 20 (or so) writers and creators.

Price: $500 per month, with a minimum of a three month commitment.

How This Works

This is how the Creative Shift Mastermind works:

When you register: you will be given the syllabus and introduction so you can prepare for our September 2nd start. You will also receive a questionnaire from me so that I can immediately begin personalizing things for you.
When we begin onJanuary 5, 2026, we use a private shared online workspace that you will be welcomed into and you can begin engaging with me and the other writes and creators in the group! You don’t have to show up anywhere at any specific time that day. The Mastermind is there for you when you need it, and it disappears when you don’t! (We use Mighty Networks to run the program, a private online group.) You, of course have 24/7 access.
You will pick a specific goal that is 100% personalized to you that we will focus on helping you achieve in the Mastermind. We will provide support and accountability so you can move past barriers that may have stopped you in the past.
Every single weekday I record a brand new video taking you through one element of the curriculum. These posts walk you through the exercises in the Creative Shift program. I record these each day, so I am often responding to member’s questions or work.
I will provide feedback via the text chat within the group as we move through this work.
Every Monday I post a new topic for that week. I lead everyone step-by-step through the program. You can spend as little as 1-2 hours per week on the Mastermind, or as much as you like. There is no wrong way to engage with us, and I will share many tips on how you can get the most out of the Mastermind. If you worry that there are some weeks you may be away, please know that is normal. I expect that you will not be able to engage every single day or week, and have organized the Mastermind to provide incredible value with this in mind.
Each Friday at 1pm ET, we will have a celebration call via Zoom to share what we have achieved, stay accountable, and celebrate what we have learned. These are about a half hour long, and are simply a way to meet each other and stay accountable. If you can’t make these calls, don’t worry, they are recorded and made available for you to watch when you can.
When you join the Mastermind, there is a minimum of a 3-month commitment. Each quarter, we move into a new theme, where we revise your goals as needed, and you continue to get accountability and support.

Stop struggling alone with your creative work. Join me…

About Dan Blank

My name is Dan Blank. I have worked with thousands of writers and creators. Every day in the Mastermind, you will hear from me. We will engage in discussions in the online workspace that encourage and inspire you to unearth your creative identity, and reach your creative goals. I have worked with writers for more than a quarter century, and my days are spent in conversations helping them ensure their work reaches readers. My full bio can be found here.

What People are Saying About the Mastermind

The Mastermind is one of the most powerful things I have ever offered — the feedback from folks who joined me have been off the charts amazing. They have found renewed clarity in their creative work, and a solid roadmap for moving forward. These results are not from pushing harder — they’re from building a clear, confident, and consistent writing life.

“Taking part in the Creative Shift Mastermind has been transformational in helping me understand the shape of my barriers to sharing my writing. As a result of taking part I have taken several big steps forward with sharing my work.”
– Dr. Paul Chadwick

“The Creative Shift Mastermind was one of the most exciting programs I have taken. I feel much better informed about what to do, and I have a lot more confidence about the world of publication, getting attention, and creating a successful strategy for moving my literary work forward. I can’t thank Dan enough for helping to bring me along into the new world of presenting my offerings. Don’t pass up the opportunity to join the Mastermind – business/marketing course designed with the needs and concerns of creatives in mind. It’s an excellent way to get quickly up to speed on how to navigate all the needed business skills for conceptualizing your project and developing a human-centered way of bringing it to others.”
– Judith Davidson, Ph.D.

“Shift really is the best way to describe what happens during this mastermind. It fundamentally shifted the way the way I see myself, my writing, and what it means live a creative life. If you dig in and do the work, you won’t be disappointed.”
– James Teitsworth

“Dan dispelled many myths about the creative process and practice. All the tools he has offered were in support of my creative practice/process. Dan’s enthusiasm and genuine care for all of us was deeply touching. He’s an embodiment of someone who lives what he preaches and that was truly powerful for me. The whole experience of the mastermind was deeply affirming, and Dan provided all the possible tools/scaffolds to support me in making this reality. The connection to other writers and their dedication to their creativity was also of great significance to me. It empowered me to pursue my creative goals with the same determination, courage, and commitment. It was a mind and heart altering experience!”
– Pavlina Gatikova

“The mastermind gave me time and support to step back and look at the big picture of my creative life in ways that affirmed the value of what I want to accomplish.”
– Cara Finnegan

“Dan’s enthusiasm and genuine concern for each writer was evident throughout the Mastermind.”
– Wendy Kennar

“Dan is truly expert at understanding the creative process. I was amazed at his ability to encourage and challenge writers and artists in many different genres to grow and transform their work. I recommend the Mastermind to anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of their own creative process and developing the tools to become more productive and more confident.”
– Ruth Franklin

“Before I joined the Mastermind, I struggled to find time to write, I yearned for a creative community, and I felt like I was at a crossroads in my career. Through the Mastermind, I now have firmly established writing habits, I’m close to finishing my novel, and I have a plan in place to grow my writing career. Dan Blank is a sherpa for the creative explorer inside all of us. ”
— Tony Bonds

“I was in a tough place and knew I needed the right kind of support and education to come out of it. The Creative Shift Mastermind provided that. Dan addresses the challenging aspects of creative work – self-doubt, the curveballs that life throws, the “daily grind” stuff – and he helps you come out on top. After taking this Mastermind my whole life has changed: I am healthier, I am happier in my life, and I am succeeding at reaching my creative goals.”
– Kay Lock Kolp

“This Mastermind has given me a sense of direction with the business side of my writing that I’ve never had before.”
— Dawn Downey

“Dan’s style is gentle, kind, but also very honest. He shared such clear wisdom with the group or even individually. It was so refreshing to receive feedback based on his decades of experience working with creative professionals. Dan is a true mentor and I felt, under his apprenticeship, that I finally had the freedom and permission to be who I have been as a writer all along.”
– Jeannie Ewing

“Dan’s encouragement and insights helped me to change my approach to connecting with my readers and my community. He helped me stay true to my values and my self.”
— KJ Dell’Antonia

“I loved the Mastermind! It helped me gain clarity on where I wanted to spend my time and creative energy, and ultimately I finished a draft of my novel. The weekly accountability and support allowed me to accomplish more than I would have going at it alone.”
– Leigh Stein

“I started the Mastermind because I was stuck. I thought about writing all the time–but I didn’t actually write. Dan and the Mastermind of creatives helped me get out of this tremendous slump and into the most productive creative period I’ve ever experienced. I’m writing, I’m submitting, I’m confident. The Mastermind is a priceless experience.”
– Rachel Barry

“Since taking Dan Blank’s Mastermind, I have published my debut novel, won awards, sent my second novel to my editor, and made over sixty close creative friends. I am now a career novelist. It boggles my mind to say so because I talked about being an author for decades. Decades! I wish every creative person would do a Mastermind and make their someday this day.”
– Teri Case

“I thought I’d signed up for the Mastermind to get my career back on track. Seems like we’ve delved into getting my whole life onto a better track.”
– Kimberli Bindschatel

“I am inspired by the amazing folks in this Mastermind. The adage that you become who you hang out with is true and I can become a better writer and creative person by spending time with this group. This Mastermind is far more than I imagined it could be.”
– Barbara Boyd

“Dan’s Mastermind has made reaching my dreams possible. I might not have taken action on writing my novel or selling my art if it weren’t for Dan showing me the way in both practical and inspiring ways, day in and day out. He leads by example. I’m in awe of how much I’ve accomplished under his guidance and gathering of creative individuals.”
— Heather Keyser

“One of the best investments I’ve made in my creative work is participating in Dan’s Mastermind. He is open, accessible, and enthusiastically shares his wealth of knowledge and insights every day. If you’re ready to take your creative work to the next level, working with Dan is a fantastic way to do it.”
— Pam Laricchia

“Joining Dan’s Mastermind was the best decision I could have made. He helped me break down my big creative goals into one small action step at a time. To say I’m grateful to Dan for his guidance, insights and support would be an understatement! ”
— Irene Buchine

Oh, and we are going to have FUN doing it all!

Join Us!

Enrollment is limited to ensure every writer receives personal attention and feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mastermind an online ‘course’ or ‘class’?

No. The problem I have found with most online courses is that you are basically buying content (videos and text) and are left to struggle on your own. Instead, the Creative Shift Mastermind is a structured engagement with me and other writers and creators.

I provide the framework, process, prompts, and feedback. It is your choice how much you want to share, but the purpose is for us to help you move through specific goals for yourself and your creative work that feels right to you. We will discuss your process, inspiration and what holds you back. Working through this process leads to clarity and meaningful actions..

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes! When you register, you are agreeing to a minimum of a 3-month commitment in The Creative Shift Mastermind. After this period, you have the option to drop out before the next quarter begins. This is what will happen when you register:

You pay $75 right now which saves your spot in the Mastermind.
On January 5, 2026 you will be charged $475.
On February 5, 2026, you will be charged $475.
On March 5, 2026, you will be charged $475.
After the first three months, you have the option to leave the group and cancel future payments. Otherwise, you will stay in the group for the next quarter, continuing to build on the momentum you established.

What technology do I need in order to access the Mastermind?

The main tool to access the Creative Shift Mastermind is Mighty Networks, a platform for creating provide communities and groups. It is a free app you can access through your web browser or through their mobile app.

When the Mastermind begins, I walk you through accessing and using Mighty Network. Regardless of technical skills or lack thereof, the app is simple and easy to use.

That’s it! Within the group, I share assignments, prompts, videos, and offer feedback. Participants can comment, post updates, ask questions, and engage with other writers and creators in the Mastermind.

How many other people will be in the Mastermind?

There are typically around 20 people in the Mastermind right now. If that grows, I will let you know.

Is this a community I can stay in beyond one semester?

Yes! Many participants stay for multiple rounds because each session builds upon the last.

Round 1: Establish clarity, habits, and your first Reader Connection Roadmap.
Round 2: Deepen your visibility systems and grow your audience connection.
Round 3+: Execute larger creative goals — book launches, newsletters, long-term creative projects.

Your roadmap evolves as you do — it becomes a living document that grows with your writing life.

Are there any days or times I have to show up live for anything?

The majority of the Creative Shift Mastermind happens entirely online, and on your schedule. You have a full and busy life, which is why I spent years honing the Mastermind so you can access it when and where you want to.

I post prompts or videos each morning and am responding to conversations throughout the day, so I can respond to messages posted by Mastermind members on their schedule, not mine.

As a bonus, I have added in weekly Celebration Calls each Friday at 1pm ET. These are informal half hour meetups on Zoom where we can share what we have achieved, stay accountable, and celebrate what we have learned. If you can’t make the live calls, don’t worry, each will be recorded and made available for you to view anytime.

In terms of scheduling, what does a typical week in the Mastermind look like?

The Mastermind generally follows this schedule:

On Monday’s I post a topic for the week via a 10 minute video.
Throughout the week, I post additional prompts and videos each day based upon feedback and comments.
Throughout the program, I provide specific tasks for you to do (aligned with the curriculum), so you always feel focused and that you are moving towards your goals.
Each day, there will be various text-based discussions in various channels in the Mastermind. Here we work through your questions, your goals and your challenges. You can also engage with other writers and creators in the group.
At the end of each week I encourage you to post assessments of your week.
On Fridays at 1pm ET you can join a short Celebration Call via Zoom where we share what we have achieved, stay accountable, and celebrate what we have learned.

How much time per week will the Mastermind require?

I would encourage you to plan to spend a minimum of 1-2 hours per week on the work in the Mastermind. This, of course, does not include holidays, vacations, or other time off you need to take. Over the three-month period, I expect that there are some weeks that you will be away.

The goal of your engagement in the Mastermind is to move your work forward and make your own Creative Shift. At a minimum, I want you to:

Review the Monday video that I post.
Spend time during the week working on your focus for the Mastermind (doing your work) and sharing progress/questions in a channel that is created just for your work.
Posting an assessment at the end of each week (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday)
Viewing the other prompts or videos posted that week as you can.

Although daily check-ins are not required for the Mastermind, I encourage you to pop in on weekdays. I’m there every day!

What about vacations and holidays I have already scheduled?

The Creative Shift Mastermind takes place over the course of 3 months. Because of this, I expect that you may be away for a week here or there for vacations, holidays, and other obligations.

Members of the Mastermind will simply flag this ahead of time, and I can help ensure that you don’t feel you are ever “falling behind.” It is common for someone to take a week off here or there.

Likewise, on weeks where there are holidays, I am still present in the Mastermind every single day, but I do not expect you to be. I respect that each of us needs to take time to attend to other important facets of our lives, and I adjust the Mastermind accordingly.

Do you offer a refund or cancellation policy?

To join the Mastermind is to commit to the process. Because of this, there are no refunds once you register. Full terms and conditions can be found here.